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Minecraft's "vibrant" update has me thinking about video games as time capsules
- In the latest Minecraft Live, developers Mojang revealed a 'Vibrant Visual' overhaul for the game, incorporating directional lighting and volumetric fog.
- Originally known for its blocky aesthetic, Minecraft is now experimenting with high-fidelity visuals, prompting curiosity and analysis of its evolution.
- The concept of timelessness in Minecraft's aesthetic challenges notions of art evolution and preservation in video games.
- Minecraft’s lead artist Jasper Boerstra revamped textures, showcasing the ongoing process of tinkering with the game's appearance.
- The 'brute-forcing' of art production in Minecraft led to a vibrant modding community dedicated to altering the game's visuals.
- Projects like Animal Well exemplify a focus on art direction for longevity and preservation, contrasting the impermanence of live service games.
- Billy Basso's Animal Well establishes a 'time capsule' game approach, emphasizing puzzles designed to endure and pixel art with timeless qualities.
- Encouraging developers to design games with 'timelessness' in mind could foster a culture of holistic preservation and enduring artistic value.
- The concept of designing games for longevity parallels long-term nuclear waste storage ideas, inspiring reflections on the enduring allure of game aesthetics.
- Considering how creations might evoke mixed emotions centuries later can inform game developers' design decisions for long-term impact.
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